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Art History
Art + Design Career Development
Creativity and Health
Design
Digital Arts
Drawing
Fabric Arts
Illustration
Interior Concepts
Mixed Media
Painting: Oil or Acrylic
Pastels
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Water Media
Saturday Exploration for Children

SPRING ART 2013 FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES
Policies & Information
COURSE CANCELLATIONS AND SCHEDULE CHANGES

Certificate Programs of Study
Facilities Safety Agreement 

List of Spring Art Start Dates (with Certificate Program Codes), printable pdf

ART HISTORY

Abstract, adj.: Expressing a quality apart from an object
AH425, 8 sessions, TH, 6:30-8:30 PM, Feb. 7-March 28
$165
Kevin Costello
This art history course is presented in conjunction with the Selby Gallery exhibit Abstract, adj.: Expressing a quality apart from an object.  The resurgence of Abstract Painting in contemporary art provides this opportunity to explore current trends in relation to the historic movement through an exhibition of eight working painters ranging in age from their thirties’ to their eighties’ who are inspired by nature, music, mathematics, and spiritual and new media.  Kevin Dean, Selby Gallery Director will join the beginning of the first class to discuss how and why he organized the show.  The fourth class meeting will be attending the Artists Panel and Preview, the evening of Feb 21.   Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to development a broader understanding of Abstract Art and it’s influence and importance in Modern and Contemporary movements.  (Certificate Program Code: FR, FE)

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Art + Design Career Development

Beginning Art Marketing
AS225, 8 sessions, W, 3:30-6:30 PM, Feb. 6-March 27
$295
Howard Cowdrick
Effectively promoting your work can be as challenging and creative as making the work itself.  We will identify marketing tools, and learn how to apply them in practical ways to advance your art career. Effective portfolio presentation, various marketing materials, and digital slide catalogs will be covered.  Simple tactics for promoting art online through web sites, blogs, social media, and PR will expand your marketing potentials.  (Certificate Program Code: FR, FE, IR, IE, PR, PE, GR, GE)

How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist
AS285, 2 sessions, F, 3:30-6:30 PM & SA, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, March 15-16
$199
Caroll Michels
Taught by the author of the classic handbook How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself without Selling Your Soul (NY: Henry Holt & Company), this lively and participatory course helps the fine artist overcome basic problems of launching and sustaining a successful career. Highlights include: preparing for the gallery system; researching exhibition and sales opportunities outside of galleries; preparing for studio visits; pricing artwork; negotiating effectively with art dealers; understanding the corporate art market; planning a website portfolio; using blogs and social networking sites; and applying for grants, fellowships and artist-in-residence programs. (Certificate Program Code: FR, PR, IR, GR, FE, PE, IE, GE) 

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CREATIVITY AND HEALTH

Expressive Arts and the Science of Healing
AT175, 1 session, 9 AM-5 PM, SA, March 23
$145
Julia Riley
Deepen your understanding of how the creative arts impact healing by exploring the role of poetry, storytelling, and the mind/body connection. Videos, reflective discussions and simple expressive arts processes will inspire and enlighten.  This workshop is suitable for expressive arts facilitators and healthcare professionals who wish to further their knowledge about the integration of creative arts in healing and wellness.  (Certificate Program Code: AE)

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DESIGN

Design Fundamentals
DS105, 10 sessions, W, 6:30-9 PM, Jan. 23-April 3 (no class March 6)
$295 
Brooke Olivares-Caloiaro
Explore how form and content can be combined to create images that convey ideas without using words. This dynamic, hands-on course reveals how the basic design elements of line, shape and composition can be used to find design solutions for a given visual problem. Through an introduction to color theory, explore the relationship between light and color, and discover how color choices can create design solutions. Participants develop an individual design based on color symbolism, which is then carried through a series of renderings to discover how color choices change the experience of a design. (Program Certificate Code: FR, GR, IR, PR)

Visual Merchandising and Display Design
ICW105, 1 session, SA, 9 AM-4 PM, April 6
$115
Adam Roland
This exciting workshop familiarizes students with the techniques of visual merchandising and display, focusing on eye appeal and its impact on consumer buying habits. Topics include the principles of visual composition, formal design, attention-getting devices and understanding the relationship between visual merchandising and selling. Students gain invaluable firsthand experience by designing their own hypothetical displays employing the latest techniques in the field.  (Certificate Program Code: IE)

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DIGITAL ARTS

Introduction to the Macintosh Computer
CG101, 1 session, SA, 9 AM-12 Noon, Jan. 26
$50
Marcia Johnson
Master the fundamental skills necessary to use the Mac comfortably while fulfilling the prerequisite for other digital courses.  Basic skills such as logging into home and web spaces, and understanding the differences and similarities between Mac and PC window and file management will be covered. PC users can learn on the Mac during class, and transfer their knowledge to practice on their PC at home.

Photoshop I
CG109, 4 sessions, SA, 9 AM-4:30 PM, Feb. 2-23
$395
Marcia Johnson
Learn the industry-standard program for electronically manipulating images in this introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Demonstrations and lectures introduce students to the key concepts and basic tools of Photoshop.  Interactive, hands-on exercises allow students to transform photographs, graphics and websites, as well as create original artwork.  Seats are limited. Enroll early. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills required; see Introduction to the Macintosh Computer. (Certificate Program Code: GR, GE, PR, PE, FE, IE)

Digital Design
CG115, 4 sessions, SA, 9 AM-4:30 PM, March 2-23
$395
Marcia Johnson
Develop the essential design skills to produce visually powerful digital graphics for print, advertising and other visual media.  Learn the process and art of integrating text and graphics to effectively communicate a meaningful message.  Emphasis is on the fundamentals of design through typography, composition, digital paint, and illustration techniques.  Prerequisite: Basic Macintosh computer skills required; see Introduction to the Macintosh Computer. Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator experience is helpful. (Certificate Program Code: GR, GE, PE, IE)

Intro to Web Design
CG255, 8 sessions, TH, 3:30-6 PM, Feb. 7-March 28
$295
Bonnie Hammer
Using the Adobe Dreamweaver HTML editor, learn step-by-step how to build your own dynamic multi-page website. This course is indispensable to visual artists and designers in today’s marketplace. Learn how to professionally present your portfolio and your business for maximum impact with these essential web design tools. Students with a working knowledge of an image editor such as Photoshop will have some advantage. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills required; see Introduction to the Macintosh Computer. (Certificate Program Code: GR, GE, PE, FE, IE)

Meet the Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
CGW110, 1 session, SA, 1:30-5 PM, Feb. 2
$50
Adam Roland
This hands-on mini-workshop provides a foundation in the powerhouse software applications of the Adobe Suite. Students will receive instruction demonstrating invaluable insider tips and techniques along the way.  They will leave with an understanding of how the suite works together, and be able to make informed decisions about which software or combination of programs will best meet their project goals.  All skill levels are welcome. Basic computer skills are desirable.  (Certificate Program Code: GE, IE)

SketchUp: 3D Digital Modeling Made Easy 
CGW115, 1 session, SA, 9 AM-12:30 PM, Feb. 2
$50
Adam Roland
Dive into 3D modeling with ease and speed with the power of Google SketchUp. Its versatility allows for quick 3D sketching and precision final modeling in a fun and intuitive interface. From simple to complex, conceptual to realistic, SketchUp enables designers to create, modify and share 3D models, making project communication a breeze. Experience first-hand why SketchUp has become the 3D software interface preferred by professional designers across fields.  All skill levels are welcome. Basic computer skills are desirable.  (Certificate Program Code: GE, IE)

Introduction to AutoCAD
IC110, 8 sessions, SA, 9 AM-12:45 PM, Feb. 9-March 30
$395
Adam Roland
Tackle your most challenging design problems and transform your ideas into reality faster than ever before with the industry's standard for exceptional 2D and 3D design. Through a series of demonstrations and projects, this course provides beginners with a thorough grounding in the tools and applications of the AutoCAD program. AutoCAD terminology combined with interior design vocabulary aid in the learning process. Prerequisite: basic computer skills. (Certificate Program Code: IR, GE)

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
PH350, 5 sessions, T, 3:30-6:30 PM, Feb. 26-March 26
$195
Omar Otero
Learn the basics of photo management, enhancement, and publishing in one indispensable interface using what has become the “go to” software for professional photographers! This course covers techniques such as importing, processing, and organizing images, managing workflow, manipulating images with ease, and creating post-production slideshows, web galleries, and print picture packages. Lightroom allows you to make any series of changes to one or all your photos, at the same time; to shoot from within the program, do post production and print within the same interface and, it will work with Photoshop by having a quick command to open the same image from Lightroom to Photoshop. You can even do video and make books from this same program. Professional photographers have said, ‘In my personal and professional work it allows me to do in 3 hours what would take me 3 days’.  Students will use their own laptop/digital notebook and acquire the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom software through a free trial or purchase. Prerequisites: Digital Photography I or equivalent knowledge,’ and digital photo files. (Certificate Program Code: FE, GE, PE)

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DRAWING

Drawing Fundamentals for the Novice
DR101, 8 sessions, W, 3:30-6:30 PM, Feb. 6-March 27
$295
Jeffery Cornwell
This course demystifies the process of observational drawing for the beginning student, and serves as a refresher for the practicing artist. It covers the fundamental concepts and techniques of drawing, with emphasis on measuring, space, line, shape, form, gesture, value, and composition.  Develop your mark making skills as you work to capture still life and landscapes with various media. Progress is evaluated in group and individual critiques.  (Certificate Program Code: FR, AE, FE, GE, IE, PE)

Figure Drawing
DRF203, 10 sessions, M, 6:30-9:30 PM, Jan. 21-March 25
(undraped and draped models)
$295
Lucy Barber
This course will challenge the student’s observational skills. Structure, proportion, form, and gesture will be emphasized, while composition, mood, and media handling will also be explored. Most work will be done in-studio from live models. This course will be very useful for future illustrators, fine artists, and animators. (Certificate Program Code: FR, FE.)

Drawing & Painting Techniques of the Old Masters
PT350, 7 sessions, SA, 10 AM-3 PM, Feb. 2-March 16
$385
Catherine Lucas
The key to drawing and painting perceptual realism is to understand the nature or effects of light and the inherent quality of forms. The optical tradition in which masters like Velázquez, Rembrandt and Vermeer worked resulted from their investigation into the essential qualities of light and the construct of form.  Students will render subjects in the same optical tradition, learning to construct and model form by gaining an understanding of the character of light and by learning about what they are drawing.  The course will then guide students through the process of developing a painting using the traditional techniques of indirect painting to develop a fully realized monochromatic under painting upon which thin layers of paint are applied to achieve the effects of the Old Masters. Open Form and the Closed Form will be introduced in the oil painting segment of this course. (Certificate Program Code: FE)

Traditional Figure Drawing: Anatomy & Construction
VDRW920, 5 sessions, M-F, 9 AM-12:30 PM, March 4-8
(undraped and draped models)
$355
Glenn Vilppu, Visiting Artist
Study with Glenn Vilppu and learn his traditional Renaissance approach to figure drawing, internationally recognized as the Vilppu Method. His simple technique will allow you to understand the construction of the human figure so intimately that you can draw the figure in any position from memory. His methodology is applicable whether your direction is fine art, illustration, computer or traditional animation. Previous drawing experience required. This course is not eligible for member benefits or promotional savings. (Certificate Program Code: FR, FE)

Drawing the Head, Hands and Feet
VDRW910, 5 sessions, M-F, 1:30-5 PM, March 4-8
$355
Glenn Vilppu, Visiting Artist
Learn a structural approach to head drawing, constructing the head through an understanding of anatomy and planes. Study also includes a focus on clothing and drapery, with both short and long poses. Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of expression and drapery, and how to capture them in a quick sketch. Previous drawing experience required. This course is not eligible for member benefits or promotional savings. (Certificate Program Code: FR, FE)

High school students may take any adult course. 

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FABRIC ARTS

Introduction to Tapestry Weaving
VFA250, 5 sessions, M-F, 10 AM-3 PM, March 4-8
$295
Maria Kovacs, Visiting Artist
This workshop will teach the basics of tapestry weaving to add another artistic process to your repertoire. Tapestry is a weft faced discontinuous weave structure that totally covers the vertical warp threads with multiple horizontal weft threads to create a design. Learn to set up your frame loom (provided), explore different weaving techniques, and utilize color and materials to create an initial learning project. Color, fiber choices, and finishing techniques will be explored. Then design your first tapestry and use provided fiber and your own materials to begin a piece of your own.  This weaving process while demanding and detail oriented gives the opportunity to use saturated color, texture, line and shape to add to the work.  See how tapestry weaving can inform your art and possibly take over as a process of choice.  Supplies provided include: simple frame loom and materials to get you started (warp thread, yarn weft thread).  This course is not eligible for member benefits or promotional savings.  (Certificate Program Code: FE, AE)

The Hand Painted Floor Cloth
FLW110, 2 Sessions, TH, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, March 14-21
$115
Paddy Dugan
This workshop will teach you the basics of how to hand paint a beautiful floor cloth that will last for years. Use decorative painting techniques by incorporating color and pattern combinations. Demonstrations and one-on-one attention to each student will bring out your own style. You’ll love taking your floor cloth home to enjoy and inspire your friends! Bring your favorite brushes and paints if you wish. Paints, brushes and a floor cloth will be supplied.  All skill levels welcome. (Certificate Program Code: FE)

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ILLUSTRATION

The Art of the Graphic Novel
IL225, 8 sessions, M, 3:30-6 PM, Feb. 4-March 25
$245
Michael White
Something magical happens when you combine sequential pictures with your story - the power of visual narrative comes to life. This course introduces the graphic novel, now recognized as a viable art form itself, as a means to convey stories through sequential drawings and “show, don’t tell” techniques.  We will identify and examine the key principles that make this art form effective, and experiment with the various visual styles and materials that make this genre so compelling.  This traditional illustrative approach to visual storytelling is a great tool for animators, filmmakers and artists and designers using a storyboard format to plan and execute their projects.  Some drawing experience is desirable.  (Certificate Program Code: FE)

Portrait Illustration: Traditional & Explorative
PA430, 4 sessions, T, 3:30-7 PM, March 5-26
$165
Michael White
One of the most extraordinary skills an artist can achieve is the ability to capture a likeness, whether realistically or interpretively. Embark on a fun-filled, inspired exploration of realism, exaggeration, cartooning and symbolism as you develop methods to convey likeness.  Drawing from life and from photographs, students will use various media to tackle the challenges of portraiture and produce realistic or interpretive representations of their subjects.  All skill levels welcome.  (Certificate Program Code: FE) 

Botanical Whimsy in Pen & Ink
DR105, 4 sessions, T, 10 AM-12:30 PM, Feb. 5-26
$165
Paddy Dugan
Come and have fun while learning how to play with design and paint fantastical botanical illustrations. Beginners will be introduced to painting techniques while those with more experience will have the opportunity to explore imaginative ideas while honing their skills.  Watch your artwork come to life as you learn how to add incredible detail using pens, paint and a variety of inks to create the beauty of classic botanical artwork with playful design. (Certificate Program Code: FE)

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INTERIOR CONCEPTS

Interior Design II

IC201, 8 sessions, SA, 1:30-4:30 PM, Feb. 9-March 30

$275

Adam Roland

Continue to further establish your fundamental interior design knowledge.  Build upon your understanding of the elements, principles, vocabulary, and essentials of the design process while developing a style and exploring and accruing resources. Students fully develop projects including concept, bubble, block plans, schematic plans, section/elevation, and finishes. Prerequisites: DS105, IC101, (Certificate Program Code: IR)

Introduction to AutoCAD
IC110, 8 sessions, SA, 9 AM-12:45 PM, Feb. 9-March 30

$395

Adam Roland

Tackle your most challenging design problems and transform your ideas into reality faster than ever before with the industry's standard for exceptional 2D and 3D design. Through a series of demonstrations and projects, this course provides beginners with a thorough grounding in the tools and applications of the AutoCAD program. AutoCAD terminology combined with interior design vocabulary aid in the learning process. Prerequisite: basic computer skills. (Certificate Program Code: IR)

Visual Merchandising and Display Design

ICW105, 1 session, SA, 9 AM-4 PM, April 6

$115

Adam Roland
This exciting workshop familiarizes students with the techniques of visual merchandising and display, focusing on eye appeal and its impact on consumer buying habits. Topics include the principles of visual composition, formal design, attention-getting devices and understanding the relationship between visual merchandising and selling. Students gain invaluable firsthand experience by designing their own hypothetical displays employing the latest techniques in the field. (Certificate Program Code: IE)

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MIXED MEDIA

Layered Media: Finding Your Voice
VMM280, 3 sessions, F/SA/SU, 10 AM-4 PM, March 8-10
$395
Lisa Pressman, Visiting Artist
This workshop focuses on using R&F pigment sticks, cold wax and other media to create layered, expressive, richly surfaced paintings. Discover the freedom of gesture, movement and process these materials lend.  A variety of techniques, tools and exercises are used to explore abstract and representational personal imagery. Playful experimentation is emphasized and attention to fundamental principles of art is supported.  While beginners are encouraged to let their creativity bloom, experienced artists are urged to take this opportunity to push their work to explore new directions.  This course is not eligible for member benefits or promotional savings. (Certificate Program Code: FE)

Found Object Sculpture
SC215, 10 sessions, W, 6:30-9:30 PM, Jan. 23-April 3 (no class March 6)
$295
Michael Wyshock
Find it. Play with it. Imagine it. Create it. Give 3-dimensional form to your ideas. Stretch your imagination with the expressive art of assemblage sculpture.  This creative course encourages playful exploration with found objects through hands-on experimentation, low impact building, and composition driven by your ideas.  Art history discussion will look at assemblage influences for artists past and present. (Certificate Program Code: FR, FE)

High school students may take any adult course.

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PAINTING

Painting in Acrylic & Inks
PT102, 8 sessions, W, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Jan. 30-March 27 (no class March 6)
$295 
Kathy Wright
Discover a new realm of possibilities in your paintings by combining water-based acrylics and inks to achieve rich, dark colors and bright, vibrant hues like you’ve never created before. This promises to be a fun, adventurous studio experience where students explore a range of paint and ink applications, and gain knowledge in color theory, compositional relationships and space. All skill levels welcome. Some prior drawing experience is desirable. (Certificate Program Code: FR, FE)

Experimental Still Life in Oil or Acrylic 
PT215, 3 sessions, M/T/W, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, March 4-6
$195
Kathy Wright
No more bottles and plastic fruit!  This painting class explores still life as a vehicle for the study of traditional painting methods in a contemporary context. With an emphasis on the expressive elements of color, brushwork, composition, and surface, students will be encouraged to use the process, as well as chance and accident, as a strategy for discovering new methods of expression and expanding their personal visual language. (Certificate Program Code: FR, FE) 

Acrylic Materials and Techniques
PT111, 2 sessions, SA, 9 AM-4:30 PM, March 23-30
$275
Peter Brown
Through personal exploration and an adventuresome approach to subject matter, thoroughly investigate the applications, mediums, tools and grounds of acrylic paint. More versatile in their applications, and easier and safer to use than other paints, acrylics offer an adaptability that easily translates across media. Projects will cover various paint applications, printmaking techniques and mixed media explorations in relation to representational and abstract subject matter. Assorted varieties of acrylic mediums will be supplied. All skill levels welcome. (Certificate Program Code: FR, FE)

Drawing & Painting Techniques of the Old Masters 
PT350, 7 sessions, SA, 10 AM-3 PM, Feb. 2-March 16
$385
Catherine Lucas
The key to drawing and painting perceptual realism is to understand the nature or effects of light and the inherent quality of forms. The optical tradition in which masters like Velázquez, Rembrandt and Vermeer worked resulted from their investigation into the essential qualities of light and the construct of form.  Students will render subjects in the same optical tradition, learning to construct and model form by gaining an understanding of the character of light and by learning about what they are drawing.  The course will then guide students through the process of developing a painting using the traditional techniques of indirect painting to develop a fully realized monochromatic under painting upon which thin layers of paint are applied to achieve the effects of the Old Masters. Open Form and the Closed Form will be introduced in the oil painting segment of this course. (Certificate Program Code: FE.)

Encaustic Painting
VPTW824, 3 sessions, T/W/TH, 10 AM-4 PM, March 5-7
$485
Elena De La Ville
Encaustic (hot wax) painting is an ancient medium, first used by the Greeks, that has gained popularity with contemporary artists. A permanent and non-toxic medium encaustic often results in exquisite, luminous painting effects. Daily demonstrations are followed by hands-on studio practice. Learn about suitable grounds supports, encaustic materials, combining encaustic and oil sticks, tools for surface incising, and stencils. This intensive course is designed for all levels of beginning, intermediate, and advanced painters, as well as those familiar with encaustic. The returning encaustic student will be guided to develop and expand upon a personal style and theme, resulting in an integrated body of work. Tuition covers all encaustic and oil stick materials and supports. Member benefits or promotional savings are not applicable. (Certificate Program Code: FE)  

Layered Media: Finding Your Voice
VMM280, 3 sessions, F/SA/SU, 10 AM-4 PM, March 8-10
$395
Lisa Pressman, Visiting Artist
This workshop focuses on using R&F pigment sticks, cold wax and other media to create layered, expressive, richly surfaced paintings. Discover the freedom of gesture, movement and process these materials lend.  A variety of techniques, tools and exercises are used to explore abstract and representational personal imagery. Playful experimentation is emphasized and attention to fundamental principles of art is supported.  While beginners are encouraged to let their creativity bloom, experienced artists are urged to take this opportunity to push their work to explore new directions.  Member benefits or promotional savings are not applicable. (Certificate Program Code: FE)

The Hand Painted Floor Cloth
FLW110, 2 Sessions, TH, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, March 14-21
$115
Paddy Dugan
This workshop will teach you the basics of how to hand paint a beautiful floor cloth that will last for years. Use decorative painting techniques by incorporating color and pattern combinations. Demonstrations and one-on-one attention to each student will bring out your own style. You’ll love taking your floor cloth home to enjoy and inspire your friends! Bring your favorite brushes and paints if you wish. Paints, brushes and a floor cloth will be supplied.  All skill levels welcome.  (Certificate Program Code: FE)

Asian Ink Painting
PT257, 2 sessions, SA, 10 AM-3 PM, March 2-9
$135
Pamela Sumner
Give yourself the gift of tranquility. Relax. Sip green tea. Listen to Japanese flute music as you practice the Zen of painting from within. Use authentic Asian tools and materials. Learn ancient painting techniques quickly with a modern teaching method developed by Sumner. Experience a liberating approach to painting based on body language and mind-body connections. Express yourself with traditional paintings of bamboo. Experiment with the abstract. This course offers a foundation suitable for beginners as well as challenges for more experienced artists. The instructor will provide all tools and materials for use at the workshop.

Charles Reid Watercolor Workshop
VWC830, 5 sessions, M-F, 9:15 AM-3:30 PM, March 4-8
(undraped and draped models)
$775
Charles Reid, Visiting Artist
Treat yourself to a weeklong, all-day workshop with internationally known watercolor artist, Charles Reid. This highly sought-after course focuses on rendering the figure in a gestural manner, in the context of capturing the light as much as the model.  Learn to simplify and avoid overworking, concentrate on interconnecting shapes, and practice “Direct Painting”.  Reid has taught and exhibited internationally, authored eleven books on painting, and is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards. Enroll early. Limited enrollment.  Member benefits or promotional savings are not applicable. (Certificate Program Code: FE)

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PASTELS

Pastels in the Park (On Location)
PA230, 1 session, SU, 11:30 AM-4 PM, March 24
$55
Michael White
Grab your easel and stool and set off for a fun day of creative exploration.  Using soft pastels, charcoal, pencils and ink we will take traditional, non-traditional and explorative approaches to interpreting the beauty and honesty of the landscape. Students will learn to draw the magic of light and shadow, and move beyond the common stumbling points that subject matter often presents. All skill levels welcome. Students enrolling in this course will be working outdoors and must be capable of independently traversing the landscape on foot with their supplies.  Please bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks.  (Certificate Program Code: FR, FE) 

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Digital Photography I
PH401, 8 sessions, T/TH, 6:30-9 PM, Jan. 29-Feb 21
$295
Elena De La Ville
Your digital camera is a precise tool for capturing a still, visual representation of a moment.  Harness its potential by learning the particular features of your camera, the fundamental skills of digital photo management, and exploring the basic aesthetics of the medium.  Students must bring a digital camera and instruction booklet and must have read the booklet before coming to class. Optional: You may bring a laptop computer, and you may bring your photo images on a CD or thumb drive. (Certificate Program Code: PR, PE, FE, IE, GE)

Digital Photography II
PH402, 8 sessions, T/TH, 6:30-9 PM, Feb. 26-March 28 (no class March 5 & 7)
$295
Elena De La Ville
Now that you’ve mastered the basics of your digital photographic equipment, you are ready to take your photography to the next level.  Inventive assignments that spur creativity and advanced Photoshop techniques will be covered.  Discussions include a brief history of photography, and an exploration of photography trends in the modern art world.  Students will leave with an impressive portfolio of images.   Group critiques enhance learning. Prerequisites: Digital Photography I or equivalent, and Photoshop experience. (Certificate Program Code: PR, PE, FE, GE, IE)

Nighttime Photography: Painting with Light
PH255, 3 sessions, T, 6:30-9 PM, Feb. 5-19
$115
Omar Otero
Have you ever wondered how photographers create images in the dark? This hands-on class will cover all aspects of low-light photography, including ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and the use of ambient light. The class includes a field trip to capture Sarasota’s night skyline, a lesson in Photoshop, and a group critique of the images. Students must bring a digital camera and instruction booklet and must have read the booklet before coming to class. Students enrolling in this course will be working outdoors and must be capable of independently traversing the landscape on foot with their camera and tripod. (Certificate Program Code: PE, FE)

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
PH350, 5 sessions, T, 3:30-6:30 PM, Feb. 26-March 26
$195
Omar Otero
Learn the basics of photo management, enhancement, and publishing in one indispensable interface using what has become the “go to” software for professional photographers! This course covers techniques such as importing, processing, and organizing images, managing workflow, manipulating images with ease, and creating post-production slideshows, web galleries, and print picture packages. Lightroom allows you to make any series of changes to one or all your photos, at the same time. It allows you to shoot from within the program, do post production and print within the same interface and, it will work with Photoshop by having a quick command to open the same image from Lightroom to Photoshop. You can now do video and make books from this same program. Professional photographers have said, ‘In my personal and professional work it allows me to do in 3 hours what would take me 3 days’.  Students will use their own laptop/digital notebook and acquire the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom software through a free trial or purchase. Prerequisites: Digital Photography I or equivalent knowledge, and digital photo files. (Certificate Program Code: FE, GE, PE)

Photography: Staging Creative Portraits
PH425, 3 sessions, TH, 3:30-6 PM, March 14-28
$115
Omar Otero
Discover the impact of light and staging in portrait photography.  In this hands-on workshop the focus will be on capturing the essence of your subject, shooting in natural and artificial light, choosing prop enhancements and clothing options, and building a special rapport with your subject.  Students will learn about lighting, posing, depth of field, composition, impact, and how Photoshop can enhance portrait photography. Students must bring a digital camera and instruction booklet and must have read the booklet before coming to class. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills.  (Certificate Program Code: PE)

Digital Photography Workshop for the Novice
PH400, 4 sessions, M-TH, 9 AM-12 PM, March 4-7
$165
Omar Otero
If you find the many buttons and features on your digital camera daunting, and would like to gain creative control over your photos, this is the perfect workshop for you.  In just four short sessions, you will learn the particular features of your camera, and master the basics of color correction, image sizing and photo manipulation techniques.  Students must bring a digital camera and instruction booklet and must have read the booklet before coming to class. Prerequisites: basic computer skills.  (Certificate Program Code:  FE, GE, PE)

High school students may take any adult course. 

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PRINTMAKING

Letterpress Workshop                                                                                
VPRW150, 1 session, SA, 8:45 AM-5:15 PM, January 19
$135
Jill Lerner
This one-day workshop celebrates the elegance and craftsmanship of letterpress printing, as it has been handed down over 500 years ago.  From start to finish, you’ll learn how to mix ink, hand set metal type, lock up a chase, ink up the press, register your cards, and print your very own set of 5 x 7 note cards on our vintage Vandercook Press. Choose from over 2000 antique engravings in our collection to embellish a design representative of you.  Your limited edition cards will be hand printed on luxurious paper, resulting in an elegant relief print, pleasing to both the eye and to the touch. Intimate class size allows for plenty of individual attention.  Limit 8 students.  Please bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks.   Member benefits or promotional savings are not applicable. (Certificate Code: FR, FE)

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SCULPTURE

Found Object Sculpture
SC215, 10 sessions, W, 6:30-9:30 PM, Jan. 23-April 3 (no class March 6)
$295
Michael Wyshock
Find it. Play with it. Imagine it. Create it. Give 3-dimensional form to your ideas. Stretch your imagination with the expressive art of assemblage sculpture.  This creative course encourages playful exploration with found objects through hands-on experimentation, low impact building, and composition driven by your ideas.  Art history discussion will look at assemblage influences for artists past and present. (Certificate Program Code: FR, FE)

Full Figure in Clay
VSC301, 3 sessions, F/SA/SU, 9 AM-4 PM, March 8-10
(undraped models)
$595
Philippe Faraut, Visiting Artist
This seminar includes lectures on anatomy, emphasizing bone structure, and discussions on expression, ethnic differences and body language. Three days of intensive work are spent on sculpting exercises in water-based clay of the nude figure with step-by-step, one-on-one instruction. Study from models and numerous exercises are used to assist students in understanding the intricacies of modeling the human face and figure. Though participants are welcome to keep any projects worked on during the seminar, the goal is not to work toward the completion of a single finished piece, but rather to provide students the opportunity to experiment on numerous small studies. Membership benefits or promotional savings are not applicable.  (Certificate Program Code FR, FE.)

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WATER MEDIA

Charles Reid Watercolor Workshop
VWC830, 5 sessions, M-F, 9:15 AM-3:30 PM, March 4-8
(undraped and draped models)
$775
Charles Reid, Visiting Artist
Treat yourself to a weeklong, all-day workshop with internationally known watercolor artist, Charles Reid. This highly sought-after course focuses on rendering the figure in a gestural manner, in the context of capturing the light as much as the model.  Learn to simplify and avoid overworking, concentrate on interconnecting shapes, and practice “Direct Painting”.  Reid has taught and exhibited internationally, authored eleven books on painting, and is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards. Enroll early. Seating is limited.  Member benefits or promotional savings are not applicable. (Certificate Program Code: FE)

Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner
WC101, 8 sessions, W, 9 AM-12:30 PM, Feb. 6-March 27
$255
Graciela Giles
This 8-session class offers a solid grounding in the tools and techniques of watercolor painting. Discover how to use the flow of pigment on paper to create colorful, emotive paintings by exploring the fundamentals of washes, glazes, value and brushwork techniques. Demonstrations, guided exploration and critiques will enhance understanding of the medium and encourage creative expression in your approach.  (Certificate Program Code: FE) 

Watercolor II 
WC245, 4 sessions, W, 8:45 AM -12:30 PM, April 3-24
$155
Graciela Giles
Deepen your understanding and sharpen your techniques in this more in-depth exploration of watercolor painting. Experience the beauty of transparent, flowing washes, and practice techniques that can help you loosen your approach and take your paintings to the next level. Illuminating demonstrations and critiques in the context of a supportive studio environment create an atmosphere for risk taking and experimentation. (Certificate Program Code: FE)

High school students may also enroll in adult courses.

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SATURDAY EXPLORATION FOR CHILDREN

Discovering Creativity (ages 6-10)
YU610-A, 5 sessions, SA, 9:30 AM-12 Noon, Jan. 26-Feb. 23
$85
and/or
YU610-B, 5 sessions, SA, 9:30 AM-12 Noon, March 2-30
$85
Jeffery Cornwell
Young artists have fun exploring formal art elements while building skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Lessons combine two-dimensional media and techniques with art history and self-expression. Open-ended projects provide an opportunity to experience a variety of media and styles. 

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POLICIES & INFORMATION

Registration
Registrations are ongoing through April 5. Ringling College accepts payment by VISA, MasterCard, or Discover credit cards, personal check (payable to Ringling College of Art and Design) or cash (in person only.)

Membership Benefits
Ringling College of Art and Design graduates, current Vernon Kimbrough Library Association members, and arts teachers in Sarasota and Manatees counties receive 10% tuition savings on many CSSP courses and workshops.  Benefits are not applicable to visiting artist other designated programs and all non-tuition fees.

Course/Workshop Cancellation and Schedule Changes
CSSP instructors are working professionals.  Unforeseen circumstances may deem it necessary to postpone, cancel, or reassign a course. The College reserves the right to assign a substitute instructor without notice. Cancellation and schedule change notifications are posted on our web site.  CLICK HERE. Please visit the web site for updates preceding your course start.

Liability
In the event a course or workshop is cancelled, the College’s liability is limited to the return of fees paid for that course. Applications and payments are acknowledgement of the terms and conditions as outlined in our catalogs. The College assumes no liability for travel expenses or nonrefundable airline tickets that cannot be used due to any courses or workshops cancellation, schedule changes, or any misprint in our course catalog or on our web site. All students accept full responsibility for personal injury and/or personal losses during the period of a course or workshop.

Refund Policies:
Cancellation IN WRITING is required. (Voice mail cancellations cannot be accepted.)  Cancellation notices may be submitted by mail or email to cssp@ringling.edu. Refunds are issued in the original payment method and may take up to 10 business days to process.
For Spring Art withdrawals, refunds minus a $25 administration fee are issued only when written notification is received no later than 5 (five) business days prior to first class session. No refunds are issued after this time.  For Spring Art Week Visiting Artist Workshops a refund, minus a $50 administrative fee, will be issued for written cancellations received 30 (thirty) business days in advance. Subsequently, no refunds will be granted, but you may substitute someone to attend in your place.

Your Right to Know
Your personal safety and the security of the campus community are of vital concern to Ringling College of Art and Design.  A copy of the school’s annual security report, which contains statistics for the most recent three-year period concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, is available upon request. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Director of Public Safety, Ringling College of Art and Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL   34234.  You may request a copy by phone by calling the Office of Public Safety at 941/351-5100 or 941/351-4742.  The annual security report is also available on line at the following web address: http://www.ringling.edu/campus-student-life/campus-services/public-safety/public-safety/

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SPRING ART FACULTY BIOGRAPHES
CSSP instructors are experienced educators who are practicing artists and designers that maintain a competitive edge in their creative fields.  Many of our instructors are also members of the faculty teaching ini the Ringling College of Art and Design BFA and BA degree programs.

Lucy Barber has a BFA from Pratt Institute in Photography and an MFA from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in Painting. She has taught at Pratt Institute, The College of William & Mary, Maine College of Art, Bowdoin College, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, State University of New York at Farmingdale, Riverdale Country School, Bronx, NY, and International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture, Montecastello, diVibio, Italy. Lucy is a member of Zeuxis, a collaborative of artists practicing still-life painting. She has exhibited nationally in numerous solo and group exhibitions, and also has exhibited in Italy and Greece. Barber’s work has been reviewed in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Art New England, among others. Her works are part of corporate and private collections, including the United States Department of State, General Electric Corporation, Lenox, Inc., and Pfizer Inc.

Peter Brown is a painter and full time faculty member for Ringling College of Art and Design. His works has been included in numerous regional and national exhibitions and collections, including galleries in Florida, Maine and New York City. He holds a BS from University of Massachusetts and an MFA from Indiana University. Brown has received the Florida Visual Artist Fellowship, the Delta Fricke grant, and the 2010 Rome Prize Fellowship. Peter is a member of the Ringling College Computer Animation faculty. www.peterwbrown.com

Jeffery Cornwell studied fine art at Ringling College of Art and Design. He is an exhibiting painter whose work is represented by galleries in Florida, Texas, and on the west coast of the United States. He has been teaching Teen Studios at Ringling College for fifteen years and is the coordinator of the College’s Summer Teen Studio program. www.jefferycornwell.com 

Kevin Costello holds BA and MA degrees. He attended Chelsea School of Art/Goldsmiths College [Sculpture], Goldsmiths College, University of London [Art History]. Kevin is an adjunct faculty member for Ringling College of Art and Design and has previously taught at Stetson University, Eckerd College. He is a writer and reviewer of Sculpture, Painting and Architecture for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and has also worked for the Bradenton Herald, West Coast Woman Magazine, Artshows International, and Sarasota Art Review. www.kevincostelloart.com

Howard Cowdrick studied fine arts at the Dayton Art Institute, the University of South Florida as well as the Arrowmont School of Art and Design. His emphasis has been on marketing artwork including research of new ways to present art and increase sales in an ever-changing market.

Elena De La Ville is a mixed media artist working with photography, encaustic and collage. She studied painting at the School of Fine Arts, Venezuela; Textile Design at the Chelsea School of Art in London; and Photography at the Art Institute of Boston. Her work has been exhibited at the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, Venezuela; Danforth Museum of Art in Massachusetts; Shaw Cramer and Dragonfly Gallery on Martha’s Vineyard. She has taught various courses for Ringling College’s Continuing Studies and Special Programs at various times, for the past 8 years.  www.edelaville.com

Paddy Dugan Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Dugan is a nationally published and award-winning master
tile artist. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Her first publication was in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine with many more to follow.  Sarasota, Florida has been her home since 1995, where her tiles and sinks are individually hand painted then kiln-fired then shipped all over the United States. She was voted one of Sarasota's Best Women In Business and nominated for Small Business of the Year.  Dugan is a member of the ASIS and has long been the first choice of Interior Designers to work with because of her elegant painting style and professional dedication to service.  www.handpaintedtiles.com

Philippe Faraut received his degree in woodcarving and the construction of French fine furniture from Germain Sommeillier in Annecy, France, his boyhood home. An avid traveler, Philippe’s destinations have allowed him the opportunity to study the cultures of many countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, thus influencing his work in portraiture. After establishing residence in the Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia, he developed an interest in modeling the head in clay. Soon, thereafter, he relocated his studio to New York State and began teaching sculpting classes. www.philippefaraut.com     

Graciela Giles, originally from Argentina, has been an active watercolorist and teacher for two decades, earning awards from art societies for her sensitive portrayals of landscapes and people. Her paintings are in private collections internationally and in galleries in Florida and North Carolina. She and her husband Herbie Rose were instrumental in the founding of the Village of the Arts in Bradenton, Florida.

Bonnie Hammer holds an MFA in Computer Art from the School of Visual Arts, NY, and a BFA in Graphic Design from Rochester Institute of Technology, NY. Hammer has been a professional designer, director and production manager for over 20 years, and she has been teaching design for the past 12 years. She was the VSA Arts of Florida, Arts and Disabilities Teaching Artist Observer and the Teaching Artist in Residence in 2010. www.hammerized.com 

Marcia Johnson is a working teacher and artist. She is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, the Art Institute of Boston, and Cambridge College. She holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts and a Masters Degree in Education. Marcia is an advocate of whole brain learning, and in her book, Painting from Both Sides of the Brain, she presents her paintings in oils and watercolor, both abstract and realism, glowing with a distinctive luminescence and a vibrant sense of light. Her work has been exhibited in juried shows, one-woman shows and private collections in Boston, Los Angeles, Milan and Bali. Marcia has taught at universities for ten years, and at Ringling College for six years.

Maria Kovacs started her journey as an artist using other media before exploring tapestry more completely in her studies for an MFA at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2005. Using drawing, embroidery, and mixed media in addition and sometimes combined with tapestry, Kovacs finds expression. She completed an artist residency in Newfoundland, worked as a Teaching Assistant for Jon Eric Riis at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, received the Dendel Scholarship from the Handweavers Guild of America in addition to a Graduate Student Assistantship at VCU. Kovacs currently shows her work competitively, teaches tapestry on occasion, works full-time to keep body and soul together, and live in the woods in Maine.

Jill Lerner received her BFA from Arizona State University. She has been Master Printer at Limestone Press with publisher Hank Hine, production coordinator for Graphicstudio/Institute for Research in Art at the University of South Florida, and participated in planning and sponsoring educational and technical workshops including Oaxaca, Mexico where the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Oaxaca hosted photogravure and heliorelief workshops.

Catherine Lucas’ artistic education includes a BFA from Hofstra University and an MFA from the New York Academy of Art where she studied with Steven Assael, Harvey Citron, Patrick Conners, Jon DeMartin, Peter Drake, Martha Erlebacher, John Jacobsmyer, Alyssa Monks, and Edward Scmidt. After receiving her Master’s degree at NYAA, she continued her studies in classical realism with a nine-month intensive program under the tutelage of Anthony Ryder at the Ryder Studio School in Santa Fe, NM. catherinelucasart.com 

Caroll Michels has served as a career coach and artist’s advocate since 1978.  She is the author of the classic handbook How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist. Selling Yourself without Selling Your Soul (Henry Holt & Company, New York), which is now in its 6th edition. She has helped thousands of beginning, mid-career and established fine artists launch and sustain their careers. Her artwork has been exhibited in museums in the U.S. and abroad including the Georges Pompidou Museum in Paris, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and the Institute for Contemporary Art in New York.  Michels has received numerous grants, including those awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts; the NY State Council for the Arts; the NY Council for the Humanities; and the International Fund for the Promotion of Culture/UNESCO. 

Brooke Olivares-Caloiaro earned a BFA, in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design. Olivares is a gallery painter represented by Kiley Court Gallery, Provincetown, MA, and Ghostprint Gallery, Richmond, VA. She has had works published and clients include CMYK, FORMAT Magazine, RISEN Magazine, North American Literary Review, Ringling PERSPECTIVE, The San Diego Reader, The Cimarron Review, and Recording Magazine. www.brookeolivares.com  

Omar Otero holds a BFA in Photography and Digital Imaging from Ringling College of Art and Design. Otero has worked with actors and New York television crew on the daytime dramas All My Children, One Life to Live, Guiding Light, and As the World Turns. In 2006, he established his company, Omarr Photography specializing in weddings, individual and family portraits, and fine art. He has photographed Food Network’s own Paula Dean, and has worked nationally and internationally across Europe, Russia and Guatemala.He is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the local chapter of the Professional Photographer’s Guild, and has received national honors, winning the Ava Video Award. Omar has an incomparable passion for teaching, photography, art, and travel and enjoys sharing this with everyone he meets. www.omarrphotograhy.com

Lisa Pressman, adjunct professor at Art Institute of New York teaches painting and encaustic workshops nationally including: R&F Handmade Paints, Kingston, NY, Cullowhee Mountain Arts, Cullowhee, North Carolina and Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill, MA.  Recent 2012 group exhibitions include: Confluence: Medium Meets Message at the Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg, FL, and Merge: Printmaking and Encaustic at the Castle Hill Gallery in Truro, MA. Her work was recently included in an online exhibition, 40 years of Women in Art at Douglass Library, Institute for Women and Art, New Brunswick, NJ. and also Encaustic Works 2012, an exhibition in print juried by Joanne Mattera. She has a solo show planned at The Rosenfeld Gallery, Philadelphia, PA in 2013. 

Charles Reid is an artist, teacher and author known around the world. He has authored eight books on painting, which are directed toward students at all levels. His use of beautiful clean color and his capture of light create a look of freshness and spontaneity. His drawing skills are masterful. Reid studied at the University of Vermont and The Art Student League of New York. He is a member of the National Academy and the National Watercolor Society where he has won numerous awards. His work is in collections private, corporate and educational institutions throughout the Unites States and the world, and represented by the Munson Gallery in Chatham, Massachusetts and Santa Fe, New Mexico and the Stremmel Gallery in Reno, Nevada. www.charlesreidart.com

Julia Balzer Riley holds a MS in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Her experience includes staff nurse; clinical nurse specialist; community mental health faculty for diploma, baccalaureate, and graduate nursing; training and development; management development; and entrepreneur. Her area of specialization is health caring connections between caregiver and client, the client’s family, and other staff. Her mission is to Respirit, Reinspire, and Revitalize. Currently, she facilitates expressive arts at the Hospice of Southwest Florida.

Adam Roland, licensed interior designer, is a project manager for an architectural firm in St Petersburg, Florida. He holds a BFA from the Ringling College of Art and Design and has worked on a variety of projects ranging from small residential renovations to multi-million dollar corporate headquarters. He has worked with Michael Saunders and Company, Ruden McClosky, Simon Mall Properties and GE Security among others.  www.adamroland.com 

Pamela Sumner works as a painter and printmaker applying Asian materials and techniques to large gestural works on paper.  “As an artist, I follow the Eastern traditions of painting with mind-body connections and keeping it simple. Less is more.” She holds a BA in Communications and Fine Art from St. Lawrence University with advanced studies at Harvard, MIT, UCLA, Boston University and the University of Florence, Italy. Sumner offers workshops in traditional Asian painting techniques as well as experimental ink painting here in Ringling’s Continuing Studies Program. She leads Zen painting retreats at various locations in the US and Canada.  Pamela also works as a public art and design consultant, managing art acquisitions and installations for commercial clients including Whole Foods Markets in Florida.

Glenn Vilppu has worked in the Animation Industry concurrently while teaching since 1978. He holds BFA and MFA Degrees from Art Center College of Design, and has also studied at Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles and Santa Monica City College. His work is in collections throughout the North American and Europe. He says, “Drawing is the primary means the artist has to communicating his thinking, and figure drawing has been the measure of an artist’s skill since the caveman. As a drawing instructor I am dedicated to developing the student’s capabilities to communicate visually to their fullest extent. The bedrock of drawing the figure is the ability to draw the figure in any position from memory.” www.vilppustudio.com 

Michael White graduated in 1985 from the first Illustration class at Ringling College of Art and Design. He started drawing at age 2 and was published by age 11. At 14, he completed his original comic book series, and was painting murals for churches and creating courtroom sketches for newspapers. Since then, his clients included Marvel Comics, Coca-Cola, Amoco Oil, Delta Airlines, Hyatt Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, and Atlantis Resort. He has created art for Sarasota Opera House, Tropicana, Child Protection Agency, Circus Sarasota, Sarasota Magazine, and the Humane Society and drew caricatures at the 2010 Super Bowl. One of his most visible pieces is the illustrated map used by Ringling Museum of Art. He has taught at Ringling College for 20 years, and says, “growing up, I was always the teacher’s helper. Now that I’ve become a teacher I try to teach art the way I wish I had been taught.”  www.michaelwhiteart.biz 

Kathy Wright has a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Science from Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a recipient of a 2009-2010 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, and she has enjoyed multiple residencies through the Everglades National Park Artist-in-Residence Program in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Her work can be found in corporate, public and private collections internationally including The United States Department of the Interior and The United States Embassy, Sofia, Bulgaria. www.kathywrightstudio.com

Michael Wyshock  has a BFA from University of Delaware (BFA, Painting; Minor – History) and an MFA from Florida State University (Painting and Digital Video).  Mr. Wyshock, who has also studies at the Rhode Island School of Design/Pont/Aven School of Art in Brittany, France, is a painter, filmmaker, and video artist who combines multiple mediums of art to produce rich, provoking, and experimental images.  His paintings are responses to environmental contamination but also examine space and dimension through color and shape.  His video projects include fabric sculptures that hold choreographed animated projections on multiple surfaces and materials like water, plastics and crumbled glass creating a dialog of chaos that informs his painting.  Recent international exhibitions for his work include the COP15 in Denmark, Art Basel in Switzerland, and the Museum of Modern Art and Illustration, Valencia, Spain.